Chapter 26 - City of Punta Gorda

or metal. However, multi-family structures may also have flat, built up roofs;
and aluminum pan and built up roofs shall be allowed on attached accessory
structures when they are less than a 3:12 pitch and are not visible from the
public right-of-way. In addition, roof coverings on existing structures with roof
coverings that are not in compliance with this Subsection, may be replaced
using like kind material [i.e. asphalt shingle for asphalt shingle, etc.].
(c) Driveways. Driveways in single-family districts shall be constructed of concrete
and/or concrete pavers; driveways and parking lots in multiple-family districts
may be constructed of asphalt
(d) Setbacks. Provided the front setback of the principle structure is maintained at
25 feet, permits shall be issued for pools, patios, pool cages and patio cages in
rear yards to within 20 feet of a waterway or golf course. Pool cages and patio
cages as those terms are used herein are defined as a skeletal structure of
aluminum or any engineered approved lightweight material designed to fasten
screen. Additionally, aluminum lattice, pre-finished vinyl or pergolas
constructed of wood may be permitted within 20 feet of a waterway or golf
course. The overhang of the lattice pergola cannot encroach more than one foot
into the required 20’ setback. Roof overs are prohibited.
(e) Sod. No parking strips, drives or paved areas are allowed, except as shown on
the plot plan of the approved building plans and specifications. A minimum of 6
feet of sod shall abut any seawall. All City rights-of-ways shall be sodded.
Underground sprinkler systems are required for maintenance of sodded or
landscaped areas, except in PGI section 18 where it shall be at the option of the
residential owner. No areas of landscape shall be contoured as to allow the
washing of materials from landscaped areas into canals and swales. No drainage
configuration of impervious area shall be configured to create hydrostatic
pressure against a seawall. Yards in which the owner has decided not to
landscape must be fully sodded.
(f) Garages. Except in multiple-family districts, no garage or carport shall be
erected which is separated from the main building.
(g) Parking of Vehicles and Trailers. No land, except that which is both zoned and
used for commercial or industrial purposes, shall be used for the parking of any
commercial truck, trailer, cart, school bus, or any other commercial vehicle, or
any converted private vehicle except as provided by this district. Converted
private vehicles, by whatever name designated, include vehicles which have
been partially or completely converted from a private vehicle to a vehicle used
for transporting goods or articles [such as ladders, wheelbarrows, tools,
equipment, supplies or other materials] if such vehicle so converted is used in
or incidental to the operation of a business. This prohibition shall include all
trailers except as otherwise permitted in this Section. This is not intended to
prevent the parking of any such vehicle or trailer within a completely enclosed
garage, nor temporary parking of vehicles or trailers when loading or unloading
for a period of less than four (4) hours.
“Truck’’ shall include any motor vehicle designed or used principally for carrying
things other than passengers, except that a pickup truck used exclusively as a
means of private transportation is excluded herefrom. This is not intended to
prevent the parking of truck/s within a completely enclosed garage, nor the
temporary parking of vehicles when a person is visiting a resident for less than
4 hours, or when construction is being done on the premises for work being
done under a proper building permit during daylight hours or because of
emergency at other times.
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